Best bass player who is also lead singer

[billtjr51]

Yes, I knew about John's solo albums, I meant within the context of The Who. I should have specified that. Geddy is a phenomenal bassist but he's taken flack for his singing abilities. Mind you, I've never had a problem with his singing, even back in the days of "The Screech". But, unfortunately, a lot of folks couldn't get around Geddy's unique voice and tuned out Rush, which is a shame. Lots of great, great music from that band.

I agree completely!!!

 

[usandthem]

The Late Great James Dewar.

Amen.

 

[TeleCat]

Phil Lynott. Great bassist, singer and lyricist! And he played with some of the greatest guitarists of classic rock. (Including unreleased sessions with Blackmore and Ian Paice as Baby Face).

 

[tomcat]

Paul McCartney # 1

Honorable Mentions:

Phil Lynott
Lemmy Kilmeister
Geddy Lee

 

[APageMark]

He may not be the best, but I've grown a recent appreciation for King's X's Dug Pinnick.

 

[runtfan]

He may not be the best, but I've grown a recent appreciation for King's X's Dug Pinnick.

Right On !!!

 

[jivi85]

Les Claypool of Primus

 

[Magic]

Geddy Lee of Rush

Gorden Sumner *Sting* of The Police

 

[0000]

Phil Lynott. Great bassist, singer and lyricist! And he played with some of the greatest guitarists of classic rock. (Including unreleased sessions with Blackmore and Ian Paice as Baby Face).

thats thin lizzy's dude right?, i can never remember his name
if so, then yes phil lynott would be one of my favorite bassist/singers

 

[CP/M User]

Yeah probably Paul McCartney, but Jack Bruce is good and another addition I'd include is Chris Hillman from the Byrds! Yeah I reckon Chris Hillman is just as good as McCartney - maybe better! :bleep: